Adderall zombie effect

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Avatar m tn I was on Ritalin as a child, and put on Adderall when I was around 15. It gave me the zombie effect, but people say that means the drug was meant for people like me. (ADD) Smoking pot may in fact increase the feeling the Adderall gives him, but it will also help him eat and sleep if he's having trouble with either. The biggest problem with these 2 together are the long term effects.
Avatar n tn I also fear drugs because I was incorrectly put on Zoloft as a teenager for depression when in fact it was PCOS, and it put giant gaps in my memory while on it. I have heard that Adderall helps, but that it will turn you into a zombie, and my line of work requires thinking outside the box and being quick on your feet. Who should I talk to for help?
Avatar n tn I first took lexapro which zombified me and had a bunch of other side effects too. The zombie effect is horrible though, I wouldnt wish that crap on anyone. Second antidepressant was wellbutrin and it helped for one week and then had no effect even with dosage increase and made my adderall ineffective.
Avatar n tn I've been on strattera for two weeks and the only strong side effect I seem to have is that I get really tired or fatigued around 2:00pm. Will this side effect subside over time? Is there anyway to lessen it? I've tried other ADD medications however because they are stimulants I tend to get really agitated or even a little paranoid when I'm on them so I am hoping that Strattera works out ok. Are there any other non-stimulant ADD medications?
Avatar m tn The last thing that normally happens is the zombie effect. So I have always heard that the zombie effect happening to one with ADHD is due to an overdose and a pretty good sign that you have ADHD. This kind of adds a different dimension to it.
Avatar f tn From the info on this site - http://www.addadhdblog.com/vyvanse-dosage-how-to-get-the-right-dose/#c987e it looks like you are taking the right amount or slightly above the correct amount. Actually, it almost sounds like you might be taking too much and are getting that "zombie" effect. Talk to your doctor and let them know what is going on. Then please post back and let us know. That info will help others.
Avatar f tn I would bet that the sub is what is causing the zombie effect and I am sure it is what is stealing your sex drive. Adding more drugs may not be good in the long term .
Avatar f tn Hello, As a parent of a child that was on Adderall, as well as myself, I would never recommend Adderall, Ritalin, or any ADHD med that are in the controlled substance catagory. I had the same syptoms as your daughter, along with rapid heart rate, weight loss, and loss of interest in things that I enjoyed prior to starting Adderall. It made my son a zombie, his personality was different, he didn't laugh anymore.
Avatar m tn I'm a lot older than you but I've taken adderall for about 5/6 years. I am able to concentrate and focus better than before....I've never felt like a zombie (at least not from the adderall....but I digress). It will cause insomnia if you take it too late in the day.
Avatar n tn Adderall is speed. You are speeded up. It is a very harmful drug. Lots of energy (drug energy, not the real thing) and little food. This does not sound like a healthy way to live. I would never put a child of mine on this, even if a hundred "doctors" advised it.
636964 tn?1222990085 My husband recently decided that he had ADD so he went to his doctor and got prescribed Ritalin. Ever since he's been on it, he's been a zombie and emotionless. We barely make love anymore and he's also very sensative about things. Now I've heard that sometimes if you really don't have ADD, the medication will affect you different then for someone who really has it. I've discussed this problem several times with my husband but nothing has changed.
5717054 tn?1372958545 iv been on Valium forever it stops my paranoia some of my anxiety and insomnia and vertigo too much benzo has paradoxical effect. I just started Adderall 20mds XR First day was bad i figured cause my anxiety.
Avatar f tn Since Adderall is a stimulant drug, it can cause heart palpitations. It can also increase blood pressure and cause dizziness. If you are not eating enough, this could exacerbate dizziness and lightheadedness. Unfortunately, side effects to medications can appear at any time during the therapy. I would discuss these side effects with your doctor and if you decide that you cannot tolerate these effects, you may need to change your medication.
Avatar m tn 00pm. 70mgs of Adderall total a day.
Avatar f tn However, if you are prescribed adderall for fatigue, its likely that you are just getting tolerant to your adderall dose. Adderall is highly addictive, and definably does have to do with your question, because its already trying to TREAT your fatigue.
Avatar f tn After partying to hard (only drinking & smoking cig) one weekend this past summer, I developed a case of Shingles on the side of my chest. I'm mid 20s in age. Additionally, my Dermatologist prescribed Acyclovir 800mg x5 Daily for 1 week. When I began taking the medication is when things got a little weird. The first 48 hours, I felt amazing !
Avatar m tn Please do not think this is the adderall alone, I have just recently started taking the adderall again in the last 3 days and I have noticed before that I forget to breathe when I was not on the adderall. I do however think what happened to me in the car is because the adderall is making my sleep worse.
1367899 tn?1278121440 My sister and I started a blog on Adderall to learn more about the medication along with alternative and complementary ADHD treatment options. Any feedback from users of Adderall or Adderall XR would be greatly appreciated. Topics to be added this week on http://Adderall.org How is Adderall XR different from Adderall? [Adderall vs. Adderall XR] What is Adderall? How to Make Adderall: [Adderall Background Information] What are the best Adderall and ADHD books?
Avatar f tn t even appear to be red or inflamed. Could this be a possible side effect of the adderall, or is it something more serious that I should check into? Any information is greatly appreciated!
5717054 tn?1372958545 iv been on Valium forever it stops my paranoia some of my anxiety and insomnia and vertigo too much benzo has paradoxical effect. I just started Adderall 20mds XR First day was bad i figured cause my anxiety.
1744544 tn?1311299862 So, for over 2 years, I have consistently taken 60mg of Adderall. Once I was finally stable on my Adderall, he then took me off of my Xanax (did not WEEN me off, but TOOK me off) stating that 'Florida Law-He can not prescribe 2 Narcotics'.. I went for my regular, I voiced that after a year and a half of being off of Xanax, I'm now experiencing Anxiety more and more severe.. I understood that he couldnt prescribe another Narcotic, but I felt anything to subside my Anxiety would help.
Avatar m tn 00pm. 70mgs of Adderall total a day. Of course it's difficult to sleep with amphetamines so I am taking 10mg of Ambien, and 1mg of clonazepam at night. Is anyone else experiencing this too? Should I be frightened with the amount of pills I'm taking? Thanks!!
956253 tn?1247617991 i have been on adderall for over one year.i have had a bad rash comes and goes.got very sick went to er found out that i am allergic to sulfa.that is one the ingriedients in that drug.when i do take adderall it cause holes in my skin they itch and get infected and hurt like hell. the pain is not worth it anymore.so i willtry to get on another drug for add without sufa.not sure which one yet,i am going to counseling now.
Avatar m tn not personal experience with adderall....but it is normal to feel fatigue with adderall wd...it is not life threatening and for the most part it is a mental wd vs narcotics being both/mental and physical...the fatigue is common among narc wds as both drugs supply extra endorphins to the brain//many feel fatigue after narcotic cessation to be a physical symptom like the runs...but it is a result of taking endorphins away and waiting on the brain to "catch up" on endorphin production....
Avatar n tn One of my sons cannot take Ritalin in any form. He has tried Concerta (caused extreme anxiety), Strattera (no effect) and Focalin (Zombie). he is now doing wonderfully on Adderall XR. His brother has been on Focalin XR for 2 years and does well on it. Neither has any side effects.
Avatar f tn Hello I'm 29 years old and have been taking adderall for several months and have also found it not as effective. I have (rather my doctor has) upped my dose twice and now take 30 mg twice a day. i have read that if you take tums or a teaspoon of baking soda 45 min before dose that it will make it more potent and last longer so I'm willing to try. Basically if ur stomach is too acidic it will eat up the adderall which is a salt. My medicine not working as well frustrates me bad!
Avatar m tn m 74 and my problem is although I can go to see sleep in seconds I wake after 2-3 hours and remain awake for 2-3 hours then cat nap until I get up. During the day I am like a zombie and could fall asleep at the drop of a hat and it seems to be getting worse. I have just finished the third course of anti-depressant pills and the last one was Trazodone. Initially I thought it was helping but it lost its effect after a couple of weeks.